Racecards
15:55 Newbury
Join Casumo Today EBF Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) (Class 4)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Good to Soft (Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £9,050 added
- Winner: £4,887
- 2nd: £2,294
- 3rd: £1,148
- 4th: £574
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey P J Dobbs
Held up in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression
- Form 2-2
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey L Morris
Prominent, ridden to join leaders 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
Held up, pushed along 3f out, headway to lead 2f out, ran on well
Mojo Star (IRE)
203- Form 2-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Rossa Ryan
Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, went clear with winner but always held
- Form 4-5
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer E Walker
- Jockey Jim Crowley
Led, reminder 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on
- Form 52-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey N Mackay
Chased leader, joined leader 3f out, weakened 2f out
In depth
Verdict
A strong maiden despite the defection of the beautifully-bred Diavolo. Zagato was only beaten a short-head at Chelmsford in November and Mojo Star had gone even closer over a mile here earlier. General Lee was also second here on debut and filled the same position at Goodwood on his reappearance, only going down by a nose. MANOBO is by Sea The Stars out of a Group 2 winner in France. His half-brother finished second in the Celebration Mile in 2019 and he might also develop into a decent performer, though he has already been gelded.
Formwatch
Candleford (IRE) Kingman colt out of Dorcas Lane.
General Lee (IRE) 10-3 (9-1) Tracked leaders, switched left 3f out, ridden and strong run inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 8, shd behind Dawndiva (8-10) at Goodwood 1m mdn stks (4) gf in May.
Manobo (IRE) Sea The Stars gelding out of Tasaday.
Mojo Star (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Midfield, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, caught on line, 2nd of 15, shd behind Scope (9-5) at Newbury 1m stks (4) hvy in Oct.
Navegaon Gate 7-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to get involved, 5th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Glen Savage (9-5) at Newbury 1m 3f mdn stks (3) gd in Apr.
Zagato 13-8fav (8-12) Midfield, headway under pressure when forced wide over 1f out, ran on strongly close home, just failed, 2nd of 6, shd behind Irish Legend (9-1) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f stks (2) pol in Nov.
Diavolo (IRE) Dubawi colt out of Sultanina.
Jumby Breeze Dubawi filly out of Annabelle's Charm.